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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,789.97, 22,189.41 and 8,548.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,789.97, 22,189.41 and 8,548.56 is: 12,825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,789.97 : 22,189.41 = 8,548.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,789.97/22,189.41 = 8,548.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,789.97x = 22,189.41 × 8,548.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,789.97x = 189,687,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,687,502.75/14,789.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,825.41

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